Career Service Coordinator

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Closing Date:

10/10/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.     

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Department:

Student Success

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Position Summary
The Career Services Coordinator supports student success by providing career development and workforce-readiness services, connecting students with employment and work-based learning opportunities, and building relationships with employers and community partners. The position also supports college recruitment and outreach by representing UA Cossatot throughout the service area and providing prospective students with information about college programs and services.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide career services to students, including career exploration, job-search assistance, applications, interviewing, and preparation for employment.
• Connect students with employment, internships, work-based learning, and other career-related opportunities.
• Develop and deliver career-readiness and professional skills training, including communication, teamwork, leadership, customer service, workplace expectations, time management, and conflict resolution.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, businesses, industries, and community organizations to identify workforce needs and expand career opportunities for students.
• Support student recruitment and community outreach by representing UA Cossatot at community, industry, career, and college events; coordinating informational and recruitment activities; and providing prospective students with information about college programs, services, admissions, and career opportunities.
• Travel throughout the college service area as needed to conduct employer outreach, recruitment, community engagement, and other Career Services activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to Career Services, student services, employer outreach, and recruitment activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in career services, workforce development, student services, facilitation, training, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training, presentations, or workshops related to career readiness and professional skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and independently follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the college service area and participate in occasional evening or weekend events as needed.

Additional Information:

Must be able to pass criminal background and Child Maltreatment Registry checks.

All applicants must include a cover letter, an up-to-date resume, and copies of transcripts. Applications received without required documents will be incomplete and not eligible for an interview.

$30,000 annual salary; plus, an excellent benefits package.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or kplunk@cccua.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No